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Because dogs deserve more than life in prison…

ChainingChainingWhat do you mean by “chaining”?

Some people keep their dogs continuously chained to a fixed object such as a fence, tree or stake.

These dogs are not just outside for a few hours. They live on their chains all day, every day.

Why is continuous chaining inhumane for dogs and dangerous for people?

ChainingChainingJournal of the American Medical Association and Public Health studies prove that chained dogs account for a substantial proportion of serious and fatal bites.

Centers for Disease Control (CDC):

•Chained dogs are 2.8 times more likely to bite.

•Dogs most likely to bite are male, unneutered, and chained.

•Victims are most often children, as they are smaller and weaker targets.

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA):

“Never tether or chain your dog because this can contribute to aggressive behavior.”

United States Department Agriculture (USDA):

“Continuous confinement of dogs by a tether is inhumane”

In 1997 chaining is disallowed as the primary source of confinement according to the U.S. Animal Welfare Act.

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ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.Dogs kept continuously chained are usually unsocialized, more territorial, and prone to aggression.

When a chained dog feels threatened, his “fight or flight” instinct kicks in. Since he can’t flee, he feels forced to fight.

Attacks by chained dogs often occur when a child enters the dog’s yard—and isn’t aware of the dog’s presence.

When an unsocialized chained dog breaks loose and roams the neighborhood, he is a serious threat to people.Chained dogs are usually not vaccinated, which presents a disease threat if the dog bites someone.

Fatal Dog Attacks by Karen Delise:

Inhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.

Chained dogs killed at least 109 people from 1965-2001.Of the 109 people, 99 were children that wandered into reach of a chained or similarly restrained dog.

Another 11 occurred from dogs who were chained and broke free before attacking.

Statistically, chained dogs are more dangerous than free-running packs of dogs.

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Nathan HillKilled 2004

Truston LiddleKilled 2004

Isaiah SmithKilled 2004

Myles LeakesKilled 2004

Children Recently Killed by Chained DogsChildren Recently Killed by Chained DogsAmber Jones, Age 10

Texas, 2007Jonathan Martin, Age 2Virginia, October 2005

Asia Turner, Age 4South Carolina, May 2005

Robbie Shafer, Age 4Virginia, April 2005

Cody, Age 3British Columbia, December 2004

Kamryn Billingsley, Age 1 MonthMississippi, December 2004

Myles Leakes, Age 4Florida, December 2004

Isaiah Calandis Smith, Age 17 monthsSouth Carolina, Sept. 2004

Patricia Anderson, Age 2Georgia, July 2004

Trusten Liddle, Age 17 monthsHawaii, February 2004

Nathan Roy Hill, Age 3North Carolina, January 2004

Makayla Sinclair, Age 2South Carolina, October 2003

Sheldon Phillip, Age 4Alaska, September 2003

Note: There could have been more deaths; these are the ones we know about

Asia TurnerKilled 2005

Jasmine Johnson, Age 9West Charlotte, NC, May 2007

Wyatt Fillion, Age 8Grand Forks, MN, May 2007

Diamond Spencer, Age 9Pittsburg, PA, May 2007

Unnamed Boy, Age 21 monthsDeming, NM, May 2007

Frankie Lovello, Age 7Cherry Hill, NJ, April 2007

DeVonta Prince, Age 8Minneapolis, MN, April 2007

Ian KeoFlorida, March 2007

Josh Joliff Colorado, February 2007

Ashley Evans, Age 2 Texas, October 2006

Jonathan Saltkill, Age 5 Kentucky, May 2006

Kiera Odell-Manuel, Age 7 Iowa, April 2006

Kylee Kindred , Age 5 Ohio, April 2006

Jessica Laux, Age 3 California, March 2006

CRITICALLY INJURED

Emily Stinnett, 2004

INJUREDMeradith Bell, 2004

CRITICALLY INJUREDEmma Leigh Allen, 2004

Children Recently Attacked Children Recently Attacked by Chained Dogsby Chained Dogs

CRITICALLYINJURED

Kaylin Flowers, 2005

INJUREDTeare Wi,berly, 2005

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Many dogs live on a chain for their entire life. They are chained 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

Inhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.

Snowball has lived on a chain for 12 years. He does not get walks or attention from his owners.

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Chained dogs often get entangled in their chains, which can keep them from reaching shelter, food and water.

These dogs are tangled together and none can reach food, water or shelter.


Chained dogs often get entangled in their chains, which can keep them from reaching shelter, food and water.

Theses dogs are tangled together and neither can reach food, water or shelter.

ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.In many cases the chains are very heavy. Some people use logging chains on their dogs.

ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.Padlocks are common, too.


Some dogs live their lives on very short chains that allow little freedom of movement.

ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.Some chained dogs have no shelter at all. They have no protection from weather extremes of heat, rain and cold.


Many chained dogs have inadequate shelter.


Chained dogs do not have the freedom to seek better shelter, as a dog in the wild could.


Grass is usually beaten down by the dog’s constant pacing, leaving only hard-packed dirt and mud.


Chained dogs can get hung over fences and off decks, causing death.

We know it hurts to look at these photos. It hurts the dogs even more, which is why they need better laws to protect them.


Chains frequently become embedded in the dog’s neck, causing injury and infection.

We know it hurts to look at these photos. It hurts the dogs even more, which is why they need better laws to protect them.


Many chained dogs live in unhealthy, trashy surroundings that are infested with parasites.

ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.Many chained dogs live in unhealthy, trashy surroundings that are infested with parasites.

ChainingChainingInhumane for dogs and dangerous for people.Chained dogs are vulnerable to roaming dogs who could attack them.

Annabelle is a sweet little dog who was chained near a busy street. Anyone could have taken her.

Chained dogs are also vulnerable to dog thieves.

Pit bulls are often stolen for use in dog fights.

Smaller dogs and puppies are stolen to be used as pit bull bait (to train fighting dogs).

Some people collect free and stolen dogs and sell them to research labs or Class B research lab dealers.


Chained dogs, especially pit bulls, can be a sign of illegal dog-fighting.

These chained dogs were part of a dog fighting ring in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Injured and dead dogs were also found on-site, along with illegal drugs

Making chaining illegal gives officers a tool to crack down on dog fighting without having to catch a fight in progress.


This chained dog was part of a dog-fighting ring in Ohio.


Many chained dogs do not get enough food and clean water.

Pedro died of starvation soon after this photo was taken.



Charlie’s owners moved away and he went a week without food. He was rescued.



How long has this bowl been empty?

Chaining makes dogs aggressive, not protective.

Protective dog: Accustomed to people and can tell when family is being threatened. Learns to be protective by interacting with family

Inside, family pets make the best guard dogs. Just ask a K9 officer. Most K9 officers keep their dogs inside the house where they are considered part of the family.

Guard Dog IssueGuard Dog Issue

How can a chained dog stop an intruder? All he can do is bark.

Leaving a dog on a chain and ignoring him is how to raise an aggressive dog.

Aggressive dog: Can't distinguish between family friend and threatening person. Will attack anyone - children who wander into yard, policeman, the meter reader

Statistics show that inside dogs are very effective way to scare off intruders

Dog owners must be able to provide for their dog’s minimum, basic needs of:

Owning a dog is a Owning a dog is a responsibility!responsibility!

ExerciseFoodWaterShelter

If a dog guardian cannot provide for his dog’s basic needs, he needs to reconsider having a dog.

Dogs are living creatures—not objects to be tossed in the backyard like a junked car.

• Dogs are highly social pack animals. Guardians are encouraged to bring them into their homes.

• If the dog is not going to be allowed inside, an adequate fence is the next best option. A fence will allow the dog freedom of movement and the ability to exercise.

• If a fence is not possible, citizens are still responsible for the socialization and humane treatment of their dogs. An alternative to fixed-point chaining is a trolley (overhead run):– Very inexpensive.– Easy to install.– Provide more freedom of movement than

a fixed chain, which alleviates some of the dog’s frustration and aggression.

Note: Dogs can get hung on a trolley, just aswith a regular chain.

Limited chain area…Limited chain area…

……expanded Trolley expanded Trolley areaarea

How Can I Help?How Can I Help?

Visit www.UnchainYourDog.org to learn about 21 Ways to Help Chained Dogs, and much more.

Don’t be afraid to speak out—to a neighbor, friend or family member. Dogs cannot speak for themselves. They are counting on you to be their voice.

http://www.unchainyourdog.org/

Thank you.

T.J. was rescued from life on a chain.

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